Marni Pyke
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Roadwork to slow Balmoral exit to Rosemont on Tri-StateSep 21, 2019 1:00 am - Drivers headed for Rosemont on the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) may want to formulate a Plan B or budget extra commuting time. Starting Monday, the Illinois toll...
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Where do crashes occur in Schaumburg? Here's a listSep 20, 2019 1:00 am - If you're driving near Golf and Meacham roads in Schaumburg - pay attention. That intersection tops the list of most crash-prone locations in the village, averaging more...
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Inspector general finds plenty of blame to go around on tollway hiringSep 19, 2019 1:00 am - Illinois tollway leaders said reforms are ongoing after a troubling report by the agency's inspector general that pointed out "collective mismanagement" involving politi...
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1 track ready, 1 track to come: Elgin rail bridges will help commutersSep 16, 2019 5:30 am - Metra Milwaukee West District riders are halfway to a superior commute despite high rains, threatened mussels and other challenges. A sturdy new railway bridge spanning ...
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No fare hikes as Metra relishes capital infusionSep 11, 2019 1:00 am - After years of gloomy budget forecasts, Metra riders Wednesday received a reprieve from fare hikes in 2020. The railroad has an estimated $1.45 billion in new money comi...
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Leadership changes at tollway mean new positions and salariesSep 09, 2019 5:30 am - New blood is infusing the Illinois tollway after controversy over patronage and nepotism resulted in the ouster of the board of directors and exodus of top staff members...
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Work on new Fox River train bridge will mean busing, delays SaturdaySep 09, 2019 1:00 am - Completion of the first phase of a massive bridge project for Metra means some inconveniences for riders on the Milwaukee District West Line in Elgin Saturday. From 8 a....
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'He's signing our death sentence': Ruling means Sterigenics plant could reopenSep 06, 2019 1:00 am - Amid outrage from some residents, a DuPage judge approved a consent order that would allow the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook to reopen if it meets strict standards co...
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Residents press Casten on impeachment at forumSep 05, 2019 5:00 am - As expected when the topic is "impeachment," no one was neutral at a town-hall meeting held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Wednesday. But a majority of the crowd of...
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McSweeney sets sights on statewide office, won't seek re-electionSep 05, 2019 1:00 am - David McSweeney is out as a state representative but not out of politics. The Barrington Hills Republican announced Thursday he won't run for re-election next year and i...